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    Borneo Eatery

    4.3 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for kids

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    Nasi Campur
    Danny N.

    Pretty good. I got the Nasi Campur... It wasn't nasty at all, but the char siu wasn't that good. I had to drown it in their soup/gravy thing. The egg was good, but I prefer Vietnamese braised pork & eggs. The Chinese sausage is good of course, can't mess that up. The best thing was the chicken in this dish. Really crispy. Overall, pretty large amount of rice and not that much meat for the price, but at least most of it tasted pretty good.

    Lissa L.

    Cutest little hole in the wall in Alhambra. Given the diversity of our orders, we pretty much ordered the entire menu. I can happily say that we loved everything we got. Looks like their menu has nothing but winners. I got the rendang. For the price, my plate offered so much value in exchange for the $16.50 it cost. The ratio of protein to rice to veggies was more than reasonable. It was delicious and authentic! I didn't find it spicy. They add some sort of sambal to your plate so if you wish to, you could increase the heat. The bathroom was clean. So was the entire restaurant. And the staff were solicitous and ready to accommodate our needs. Given the level of hospitality we experienced as well as the incredible value we got from our very satisfying meal, you can bet we'll be back very soon.

    Roti
    Deweyne L.

    Borneo Eatery had been on my list for a while and being a fan of the food from that region made it a must try. The place can get busy so just be prepared for that. I went with the Borneo Seafood with flat rice noodles, good portion size and well seasoned. But the smoky flavor was what really got me. That's the kind of thing that makes a dish memorable.

    Laura J.

    I got the Melayu and the Gado Gado to share. I felt that everything was very affordable and the portion is very decent for the price. This was my first time having the Gado Gado, it was pretty good and interesting but definitely wouldn't be my top choice. It was basically a bed of lettuce with peanut sauce, while it did taste good nothing really stood out and it tastes exactly how it sounds. The Melayu came with Indonesian curry, rice, fried chicken etc. The fried chicken pretty much tasted like popcorn chicken but I loved the curry and peanut anchovy sauce it came with, it was so flavoral and really tied the whole dish together.

    Jacqueline C.

    Came here to order to go closer to the restaurant's closing time. The staff was very friendly and food came out within a few mins - I love the efficiency! I got the beef rendang and it just tastes like what I got back in Indonesia. The flavor was wonderful. I will definitely come back next time to try their other dishes. The restaurant feels a bit fast and casual. Highly recommend here.

    Samantha T.

    Been wanting to try Borneo Eatery for awhile and finally got the chance. The shop is small, but the service was quick and efficient. We ordered the roti prata, laksa, and cendol dessert for my parents, and the chicken satay, nasi campur, penyet plate, roti prata, and teh tarik for the rest of the family. Overall, the food tasted great and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Definitely get the coconut rice, which brings a rich yet light flavor to the rice and makes it absolutely delicious. The standout for me was definitely the roti prata -- cooked to perfection: crispy, light, airy, and super satisfying. The flavors across the dishes were solid and made me excited to come back and explore more of the menu. My only disappointment was the portion for the large roti prata order. It only came with 2 rotis and a small container of curry sauce, which felt a bit skimpy for the price/size. Still, the quality of the food was excellent overall, and I'd definitely come back again to try other dishes.

    Roti Prata
    Christian E.

    The milk tea with jelly is a must-try! We ordered 3 dishes for the two of us: Roti Prata: The sauce has a strong, delicious flavor. Just dip the roti in and enjoy! Chicken Rice and Egg noodle were good, but in my opinion, the chicken was a bit too sweet.

    Borneo style rice noodles, Singapore laksa, Roti Prata, Chicken Satay, Nasi Lemak (Beef Rendang)
    Candyce P.

    Super delicious Indonesian/singaporean/malaysian food. It's a cute little mom and pop shop and the service was super quick! The portions weren't too big so we were able to share a bunch of dishes among the whole table. Chicken satay - 5/5 Super moist and the sauce it came with had a rlly nice sweet and salty flavor Roti - 5/5 The roti was really flaky and soft and paired really well with the curry sauce Beef rendang- 4/5 A bit on the spicy side and the beef was a bit dry, but overall still delicious. I do wish it came w a little more meat tho Singapore laksa - 4/5 LOVED the coconut flavor of the laksa. The noodles were slightly overcooked tho and again, I wish it came w more protein Borneo style rice noodles - 4/5 Tastes exactly like what you expect -- sweet, salty, w added freshness from the bean sprouts and vegetables Overall, would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. I could def see this becoming a staple restaurant for me if I lived in the 626

    Chicken Satay
    Leon C.

    As a born and semi-bred Malaysian, Borneo Eatery is a solid pick for those looking to try or revisit borneo-cuisine. Came in early on a Friday and was greeted with friendly service. Ordering was quick and we were checked in on a handful of times. The staff were attentive and smiley. I got the Nasi Lemak as that was a personal favourite of mine growing up. It didn't exactly hit the spot but it definitely surprised me in a good way. The chopped up chicken allowed for a crispier exterior but also meant less juicy meat. Cabbage as a side was new to me, but was fresh and creamy. Solid sambal, though I'd personally like it a touch hotter. Overall a different take that works and makes it a wonderful, easy to eat rice dish. Chicken satay was great! Nutty sauce with a crispy garnish. It's missing the smoky flavour but the meat was cooked very well. A casual, family-friendly, hole-in-the-wall restaurant that lives up to it's name.

    Lemak (coconut rice, fried chicken, fried tofu, curry egg, spicy peanut anchovy)!
    Eunhae H.

    My very first time trying Indonesian/Singaporean/Malaysian cuisine, and I am a huge fan! This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall place, which confirmed to me that the dishes were authentic. The interior is so cute and colorful that it made the dining experience all the more fun and appetizing. We ordered a Large Roti Prata (2 grilled flour based pancake/bread) that is served with their Indonesian curry sauce. The soft/chewy Roti Prata dipped in the curry sauce was phenomenal! I absolutely loved everything about this appetizer. For the main, we ordered Lemak, which is a coconut grant rice plate served with friend chicken, fried tofu, curry egg, and spicy peanut anchovy. Interestingly, the star of this dish was the peanut anchovy and curry egg. We also ordered the famous Singapore Laksa that comes with a choice of egg noodles, vermicelli, or flat rice noodles. This noodle soup is a creamy coconut milk-based curry with shrimp, fish cake, fried tofu, marinated egg, sweet corn, and bean sprouts. I would definitely order this again! It seems like a lot of people get the Chicken Satay so I definitely want to come back to try that and get some of the other menus that I've tried previously again.

    Chris C.

    Plenty of well lit seating inside, Very attentive staff, I was greeted immediately entering the restaurant. I asked for takeout and was handed a menu. Right when I set down the menu someone came up to take my order. The flavor isn't strong, almost bland. The best way for me to explain it is if you took yesterday's leftovers and threw it all together. Hokkien mie- Taste like chicken broth with a instant ramen packet Topped with tea egg, yesterdays chassiu, and some butter chicken. Overall the service is good, response time good, cleanliness good.

    Borneo Style
    Erin K.

    The food was delicious! It was my first time going here, so we tried a little of everything. My favorite was definitely the chicken satay, it was so flavorful and came with 5 skewers, which I thought was pretty good for the price. My other favorite was the hokkien mie, the noodles were a nice texture and I really liked the chicken in them The borneo style fried rice and nasi campur plate were also yummy! Loved the char siu The roti was good, but I do not think the portion was good considering the price ($9.50 for 2) The service was ok, we did sit there for awhile before someone came over & we could ask for the check. Also, parking is kind of hard, you either can do street or there is a lot near the restaurant we parked at. Overall, it was yummy and I would go again!

    Nasi Lemak (Beef Rendang)
    Helen W.

    A small little place and very casual. I probably would walk right by it normally but the food was excellent. The service was good. We loved the satay and the noodles stirred fry (only wished that we got the flat noodles liked we ordered).

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    Ask the Community - Borneo Eatery

    How many cars can park in the parking lot behind the building?

    There's a public parking structure with multiple floors.

    Where to park?

    There is a parking structure right behind the restaurant.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Nope. All seating is inside.

    Is there an air conditioning?

    Yes. But weak

    Is it halal?

    No, it's not. Menu contains pork dishes.

    Open for dinning in now?

    Yes. Dine in is available. Smaller space and okay spaced tables. About 3-5 ft apart.

    Is it open for indoor dining now?

    Yes but the AC is ehhhh okay? but the food is great so it evens out. Fairly good 👍

    Are there any vegan options?

    if you open the menu.........

    What's to order for the 1st time visiting there? the must ? thanks!

    Mie karet indo - #9!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Is this the same owner as Uncle Fung's? The food looks almost identical.

    Previous answer is wrong, call and ask if you don't believe me. The owner of Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine is Uncle Fung. As for Uncle Fung Borneo Eatery, it already says who… 

    Is it still cash only? Does it get crowded with a wait? I have a two year old and waiting is not an option ?.

    They accept credit card; yes there can be a wait if you go during peak dining time as there's not many tables inside.

    Any vegetarian rice or noodle dishes ? Not just appetizer

    Yes! I always order their laksa with no meat and they sub with tofu and taste AMAAAZING! Also mie goreng Karet ( fried chewy noodle no meat ) delish and also fried kwetiau!

    Do you have to delivery? Just in Alhambra High School.

    Yes, they do. They do delivery through grubhub apps.

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